Students are encouraged to read every night, even on weekends. To foster their growth as a reader, it is important for students to constantly talk about what they are reading. The following link is a tool that will help to encourage conversations about books. Please use it as often as possible!
Students will be assigned reading logs once per week. The requirement is to read for 20+ minutes per night, for a total of 80 minutes per regular school week. Reading logs must have a parent signature to verify that the student has read the required amount. Usually, the reading log will also come with a reading assignment on the back in which the student will be responsible for practicing a reading strategy that was taught in class. Each week or two, there will be a new strategy to practice. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions for each assignment.
Also, check out some books from Ms. N's FAVORITE 5th grade authors:
Gary Paulsen
Judy Blume
Sharon Creech
Gordon Korman
Roland Smith
AVI
Beverly Cleary
Jerry Spinelli
Patricia Maclachlan
Andrew Clements
Roald Dahl
C.S. Lewis
Supporting Reading at Home
Students are encouraged to read every night, even on weekends. To foster their growth as a reader, it is important for students to constantly talk about what they are reading. The following link is a tool that will help to encourage conversations about books. Please use it as often as possible!Reading Logs:
Students will be assigned reading logs once per week. The requirement is to read for 20+ minutes per night, for a total of 80 minutes per regular school week. Reading logs must have a parent signature to verify that the student has read the required amount. Usually, the reading log will also come with a reading assignment on the back in which the student will be responsible for practicing a reading strategy that was taught in class. Each week or two, there will be a new strategy to practice. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions for each assignment.BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Trying to find a new book?! Check out these websites to help you find one that will interest you!
Favorite books for 5th graders
Book List: Education World
Leveled Book List
BOOK ADVENTURE
Also, check out some books from Ms. N's FAVORITE 5th grade authors:
Gary Paulsen
Judy Blume
Sharon Creech
Gordon Korman
Roland Smith
AVI
Beverly Cleary
Jerry Spinelli
Patricia Maclachlan
Andrew Clements
Roald Dahl
C.S. Lewis